Explaining Interface

Explaining Interface

Interface Quantum GIS interface change from one project to another depending on the required interface of the project. Below are the basic menus that you will encounter in Quantum GIS for GIS-MHM

Definition:

1: Title of the Project - Shows the title of project that you are going to see/view.

2: Menu Bar – This provides access to various Quantum GIS features using a standard hierarchical menu

3: Toolbars – This provide access to most of the same functions as the menus, plus additional tools for interacting with the map. Shows the command for zoom in, zoom out, pan, back to original view, go back to previous extent, go to next extent, object-information, coordinate read-out, measure, print and help.

4: Table of Contents/Map Legend - Shows the layers that can be turn on or off and its legend, attributes symbol and query symbol available for corresponding project

5: Display Window - Shows the feature/s that you have turn on from the table of contents.

6: Cardinal Direction - Shows the geographic orientation on earth. These are north, east, west and south commonly denoted by their initials - N, E, W, and S.

7: Copyright Logo – Shows the copyright of the particular project.

8: Status Bar - Shows you your current position in map coordinates (e.g. meters or decimal degrees) as the mouse pointer is moved across the map view. To the left of the coordinate display in the status bar is a small button that will toggle between showing coordinate position or the view extents of the map view as you pan and zoom in and out.

Congratulations! You are now familiar with the different parts and components of Quantum GIS for GIS-MHM!

source:Basic GIS Training book